Dhruv Jurel’s promising knock came to a strange end on Day 1 of the one-off Test between India and Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, as the India batter was dismissed in a bizarre fashion after a rare lapse in judgment. Jurel had looked in good touch, scoring 19 off just 20 balls with four crisp boundaries before […]

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal got off to a promising start but failed to convert it into a substantial score on Day 1 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh. The left-handed batter fell to a soft dismissal, giving the visitors an early breakthrough after India elected to bat first. Jaiswal’s wicket came on the […]

Young Rajasthan all-rounder Manav Suthar achieved a major milestone in his cricketing journey after receiving his maiden India Test cap ahead of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Mullanpur. The 23-year-old left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder was handed the cap by Kuldeep Yadav as India began a new chapter under captain Shubman Gill. Winning the toss, Gill […]

India captain Shubman Gill has described leading the national team as a dream come true, admitting that captaining India in front of his home crowd makes the occasion even more special. The young skipper is set to lead the side in the upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan in Mullanpur, marking another significant milestone in his […]

India may have one of the most explosive wicketkeeper-batters in world cricket in Rishabh Pant, but head coach Gautam Gambhir has made it clear that talent alone is not enough at the highest level. Ahead of India’s one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, Gambhir stressed that Pant must continue to play his natural game […]

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has thrown his support behind B Sai Sudharsan, insisting the talented left-hander deserves a longer run in the Test side as India prepare for their one-off Test against Afghanistan in Mullanpur. Nearly a year after making his Test debut, Sai Sudharsan is still searching for consistency at the international level. The […]

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has singled out young all-rounder Harsh Dubey as the player he is most excited to watch in India’s upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan. With several fresh faces in contention and an opportunity to impress on the international stage, Ashwin believes Dubey could be one of the standout stories of the […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes the team management is likely to continue its recent selection strategy for the upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan, even if it means leaving Kuldeep Yadav out of the playing XI once again. India will take on Afghanistan in a four-day Test in Mullanpur beginning June 6, and the team combination […]

India’s preparations for the upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan have hit a minor roadblock, with fast bowler Mohammed Siraj’s availability still uncertain ahead of the match in New Chandigarh. The Indian team management is expected to make a final decision on the pacer’s workload over the next couple of days, balancing immediate requirements with long-term […]

The Indian cricket team is gearing up for a one-off Test against Afghanistan, scheduled to be played from June 6 to June 10 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. The match will mark the beginning of an important phase for Team India before a busy international calendar. Shubman Gill will […]